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Definition of gentiana
gentiana
/ˌdʒɛnʃiˈeɪnə/
gen · ti · a · na
Plural:gentianas
gentiana Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
A large botanical genus of flowering plants in the family Gentianaceae, native primarily to alpine and temperate habitats worldwide, cultivated for its striking trumpet-shaped or bell-shaped blossoms that are typically vivid deep blue, purple, or yellow.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gentiana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gentiana